The Proof-of-Concept is being undertaken by IIT Kanpur. For hardware purposes, IIT Kanpur has partnered with Saankhya Labs (www.saankhyalabs.com) using its Software-Defined Radio (SDR) NextGen P3 chip, incorporated into Broadcast Radio Heads (BRH), a reference smartphone, a USB dongle, and a Wi-Fi gateway.
Initial stages of development -
D2M is still under development and testing. Standardization and large-scale deployment have not yet been established.
Phone Compatibility -
Current smartphones may not have the necessary hardware to support D2M. Widespread adoption would likely require phone manufacturers to integrate D2M receivers into future models.
Spectrum Allocation -
Given the already congested radio frequency landscape, allocating dedicated spectrum for D2M transmission can be a challenge.
Content Licensing and Rights -
Delivery of content via D2M will require agreements and licensing models between broadcasters, mobile operators, and content creators.
Overall, direct-to-mobile broadcasting promises to change the way we access content on our phones. Overcoming technical barriers, setting standards, and ensuring the availability of content will be critical to its success.
